This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you Holcim's strategic expansion in Colombia, Heidelberg Materials' decision to close the Paderborn plant in Germany, Votorantim Cimentos' achievement in women's leadership, and TITAN Group's acquisition of Traçim Cement.
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Klüber Lubrication has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, a recognition awarded to the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.
Daniel Eberli, Global Business Line Manager, ABB IEC LV Motors, explains how switching up to IE6 Hyper-Efficiency could offer plant operators the potential to cut their annual energy bills by millions of Euros.
Holcim and Canary Wharf Group produce UK-first next generation concrete demonstrating a first-of-its-kind pathway to net zero using biochar with spent coffee grounds.
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Holcim has signed an agreement to expand in Latin America by acquiring building materials and solutions operations in Colombia from Cemex that represent projected 2026 net sales of around US$360 million.
Cool Planet Technologies recently organised a live demonstration of its modular carbon capture technology at a pilot plant in Grimsby, UK.
The background is the significant decline in cement sales, driven by weak construction demand in Germany in the current economic conditions.
Heidelberg Materials UK is opening a second evoHub training centre following the success of its flagship venue in Clerkenwell, London.
As part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, Votorantim Cimentos set a goal of having 25% of its leadership positions occupied by women globally, considering the nine countries where it operates.
Titan SA announce that, following all customary approvals, it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Traçim Çimento, located in the greater Istanbul market, following the agreement announced on 11 December 2025.
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